The second annual Steel String Bake Off is happening on Sunday, February 2nd 2025!
Each participating contestant must bake an original dessert utilizing a beer from Steel String as an ingredient. Each dessert will be judged by your peers and other attendees to crown the 2025 Champion Baker.
Participate as a Baker:
- Pre register at either of Steel String Brewery’s locations: the Carrboro Taproom or Pluck Farm during open hours
- Pay the $10 registration and pick up a 4-pack Steel String Beer of your choice (included in the registration fee)
- Bake an original dessert that includes one of Steel String Brewery’s beers in some manner as an ingredient
- Each dessert must be individually portioned with a minimum of 50 sample/bite sized servings.
- You must provide a list of ingredients used in your dessert for folks with allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Bring it to Steel String Brewery’s Carrboro Taproom on Sunday February 2nd, 2025 in time for the 3pm start.
Sample & Judging:
- Each dessert will be judged by fellow bakers and attendees of the bake off.
- Purchase a $5 JUDGING TICKET HERE in advance or at the bar the day of. *Limited to the first 50 people
- The first 50 people buying a judging ticket will receive a ballot allowing them to vote for their top 3 favorite desserts.
- Each 1st place vote will count for 3, 2nd place votes for 2, 3rd place votes for 1.
The winner crowned The 2025 Champion Baker will receive a trophy and a $150 party tab and reservation to be used for a victory celebration at either Steel String Brewery’s Carrboro Taproom or Pluck Farm.
*The fundraised money from ticket sales will go to support The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina’s hurricane relief efforts. https://cfwnc.org/